Domaine Charles Joguet
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The pioneer of single-vineyard Cabernet Franc in Chinon.
Chinon's reference producer, making benchmark Cabernet Franc wines of great finesse from multiple single-vineyard sites.
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Chinon Clos de la Dioterie
RedCabernet Franc
Clos de la Dioterie is the flagship monopole of Domaine Charles Joguet, located in the Chinon appellation of the Loire Valley. Sourced from a single vineyard planted with vines averaging over 80 years old, this wine represents the pinnacle of Cabernet Franc expression. It is renowned for its remarkable depth, structural complexity, and ability to age gracefully for decades. The terroir, characterized by clay-limestone soils, imparts a distinct mineral backbone, while the old vines contribute concentrated dark fruit flavors, notes of violet, and a sophisticated, velvety tannin structure that defines this iconic cuvée.
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Chinon Les Varennes du Grand Clos
RedCabernet Franc
Les Varennes du Grand Clos is a flagship single-vineyard Cabernet Franc from the renowned Domaine Charles Joguet in Chinon, Loire Valley. The vineyard features deep, gravelly soils that impart elegance, finesse, and a distinct mineral character to the wine. It is celebrated for its aromatic complexity, showcasing notes of red berries, violet, and subtle graphite. With structured tannins and a long, refined finish, this cuvée represents the pinnacle of Loire Cabernet Franc, balancing power with remarkable grace and aging potential.
Who Is This For?
Ideal for lovers of elegant, terroir-driven Cabernet Franc and collectors of classic, age-worthy Loire reds.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Domaine Charles Joguet's Chinon wines distinctive?
- Founded in 1957, the domaine pioneered single-vineyard bottling in Chinon, vinifying each parcel separately to express its unique terroir of gravel, sand, and limestone-clay soils.
- Are the wines from Charles Joguet organic?
- Yes. The estate transitioned to organic viticulture starting in 2008 and received official organic certification in 2016, alongside biodynamic-inspired practices in the vineyard.
- What do Charles Joguet's wines taste like?
- Expect a savory profile of red and black berries, violet, crushed stone, and peppery spice, with fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity that make the wines approachable young yet capable of decades of aging.
- What foods pair well with Charles Joguet Chinon?
- Lighter, sandy-soil cuvées suit roast chicken, salmon, and charcuterie, while the structured, limestone-clay single-vineyard wines pair beautifully with lamb, marbled steak, duck, and game.
- Who runs the domaine today?
- Since 1985 the estate has belonged to the Genet family; today Anne-Charlotte Genet and winemaker Kevin Fontaine continue Charles Joguet's terroir-focused philosophy.